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P446 CFR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 CFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 96,023 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

underbody coroding

Fail 10 Aug 2018 96,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

underbody coroding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,277 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,417 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,344 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2013 72,342 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,461 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 66,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,781 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 61,774 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,553 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 57,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,870 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 51,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,808 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,474 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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P446 CFR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P446 CFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P446 CFR registered?

P446 CFR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P446 CFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P446 CFR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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